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  • Stapletron
    PCHF Member
    • Mar 2020
    • 2

    #1

    Computer opens with error message

    Hi there,
    I got out my grandads old pc the other day so I can use it. But when I boot it up I get an error message of “reboot and select proper boot device”. I have very little experience with fixing PC’s so help would be very appreciated. Thanks
  • Rustys
    PCHF Member
    • Jul 2016
    • 7862

    #2
    How comfortable are you with opening up they system? If you are unsure other wise you could have a nice paper weight.

    What is the make and model of the system?

    The drive power and data cable may just need to be re connected they may have come loose during the move of the system. Just unplug the power and data cable form the drive and re attach them.

    Follow the data cable for the drive to the other end and do the same.

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    • Stapletron
      PCHF Member
      • Mar 2020
      • 2

      #3
      Originally posted by Rustys
      How comfortable are you with opening up they system? If you are unsure other wise you could have a nice paper weight.

      What is the make and model of the system?

      The drive power and data cable may just need to be re connected they may have come loose during the move of the system. Just unplug the power and data cable form the drive and re attach them.

      Follow the data cable for the drive to the other end and do the same.
      Did both those things, error message still coming up .

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      • Evan_Omo
        PCHF Member
        • Sep 2016
        • 1257

        #4
        Hi,

        If you boot into the motherboards BIOS, do you see the hard drive/solid state drive listed under bootable devices?

        What is the make and model of the computer?

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